The Briarwood B&B

3.5 star property

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Lobby lounge
Front of property - evening/night
The Briar | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Interior detail
Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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11 Miller Road, Elmsdale, NS, B2S 1G4
  • Place, Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Oakfield Golf & Country Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

The Thistle

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

The Blackberry

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

The Quince

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

The Briar

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Elmsdale

Located in Elmsdale, The Briarwood B&B is within a 15-minute drive of Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum and Oakfield Golf & Country Club. .This bed & breakfast is 23.1 mi (37.2 km) from Dartmouth Crossing and 27.5 mi (44.3 km) from Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk.

What's nearby

  • Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum - 8 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Oakfield Golf & Country Club - 11 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Laurie Provincial Park - 12 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park - 14 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Airlane Golf Club - 15 min drive - 15.5 miles

Getting around

  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Enfield Big Stop Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Maya - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Millstone Public House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Briarwood B&B

The Briarwood B&B offers 4 accommodations with DVD players and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Elmsdale bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring DVD players and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include a fireplace in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
For your convenience, a complimentary breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 30 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 30 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number RYA-2023-24-03011423041417792-11

Property is also known as

Briarwood Bed & Breakfast
Briarwood Bed & Breakfast Elmsdale
Briarwood Elmsdale
The Briarwood Bed Breakfast
The Briarwood B&B Elmsdale
The Briarwood Bed Breakfast
The Briarwood B&B Bed & breakfast
The Briarwood B&B Bed & breakfast Elmsdale

The Briarwood B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 267 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melodee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay! Beautiful place, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This B & B is in a beautiful relaxing location. The house is kept spotless and the host is very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay beautiful garden very peaceful
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Kyla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming, clean old house with friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent option to airport hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place and great host
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend staying here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Jennifer M

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful b and b with very friendly owners in a nice area close foe walking to town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ernestine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a wonderful stay at the Briarwood with such lovely hosts! The space was warm and inviting, and breakfast was great. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming, and comfortable with sweet hosts

Lovely hosts, very comfortable bed in a large well appointed room. Breakfast was delicious & he was fun to meet the other guests. The whole place is very charming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ho7se, comfortable room, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An enjoyable stay with very friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room good staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous stay

Wonderful place to stay! Beautiful house, grounds, great breakfast and friendly staff. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with wonderful hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Considering the house was build in1860, it was in outstanding condition, lots of history in it. The whole place and the people in were amazing, the breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and inviting hosts, beautiful property and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms everywhere. Both private bedrooms and multiple sitting areas. You will not regret staying here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
beautiful property, friendly hosts, lovely large home, loved the personal touches and family portraits, excellent service, very inclusive
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Briarwood is a beautiful B&B, well maintained by the proprietors.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Con and Rose were great hosts and we enjoyed a good night’s sleep and a wonderful breakfast. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

A beautiful 19th century home restored to a very high standard, room was excellent, breakfast was great and the recommendation of Britar’s restaurante just down the road was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property with well kept grounds and acres to stroll. Heritage style accommodation with two lounges and a sun room plus outdoor seating. Super friendly hosts and good food too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025